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Heyworth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,818 Population 846/sq mi density
$90,556 Median Income $34,076 per capita
$196,200 Home Value $258,119 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,193 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,556 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,200 home value, $1,026/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Heyworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density846/sq mi
Coordinates40.3144°N, 88.9923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Witt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 128 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 120 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

786 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 771 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 60 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 61 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 87 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 91 km 1
May 13, 1995 EF3 80 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Heyworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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